Harman Kardon - Luna

Harmon Kardon Luna sounds very very good as a TV speaker. I use it for my bedroom TV and vocals are extremely clear and it goes loud.

I just picked one up on sale. And out of the box I say that the sound quality is very very good. It will eventually sound better once you break it in. I'm confident that this does sound better than the JBL charge 5 that many said online.

Ive been enjoying the Luna for 4 days now and I love the sound from it. But also having many JBL Bluetooth speakers. I can tell you that there's no way that the Luna is waterproof or dustproof to the extent of the JBL speakers. I mean look at the back of the Luna, the USB-C port isn't even gasket sealed lol. The port is completely exposed. And this is supposed to be dust and waterproof? Lol ya right. I have a lot less confidence in the fabric material on the Luna than on any JBL. Luckily I'm using my Luna strictly as a TV speaker so it will stay inside all the time. But there's no way that this compares to JBL speakers for rugged build quality.

Does the HK Luna charge and play at the same time?

I was going to do this but I read on here that they dont automatically pair with each other when you turn both on. This was a deal breaker for me. So I just use one Luna.

Hey, I'd recommend HK Luna. Especially if you can find it in your budget range on an offer because i think the usual price it's around 140$ or so. Checked a lot of speakers and Luna stand out the most for me. Though Bose SoundLink flex 2 is an alternative i just prefer the sound from the luna more. At this point it's more of a preference if the budget is not an issue. if you want to go super budget Xiaomi Outdoor Sound is the best bang for your buck, or the uboom L. JBL flip 6 is not worth the money. Beats Pill 2024 is a runner up but a good choice as well, though for an extra 10-15$ I'd rather go for the luna or flex 2.

The Luna is perfect for what it is, crystal clear sound with really well balanced bass. Basically the go + play 3 in a much more portable package. I can see the speaker getting turned on accidentally in a bag with the button design but otherwise feels well made and its nice to have the water and dust proof rating. Highly recommend. It's everything the JBL charge and Bose soundlink are with much better clarity.

u can get 2 lunas, they will pair with each other and u get true stereo and better sound.

I rarely use mine, only when watching movies on my laptop, so it really isn't bothersome to me.

This speaker doesn’t get enough recognition in its league

Bose home speaker 2024 model (bass) Bose revolve plus (very good bass) Bang and olufsen beoplay A1 gen 2 Roberts reunion (average bass but old radio colinder style) House of marley get together mini gen. 2 (bass) real wood fronatl surface Harman kardon luna (bass bass)

Agree! I returned mine only because I had gotten it for a specific occasion that never happened and I no longer really needed it, with my home audio setup being more than adequate.

Thanks for your input. You're right about JBL being a subbrand of HK, but I crossed out JBL as I prefer more understated looks. The speaker is meant for a small condo, a medium-sized yoga room for a few weeks and occasional picnics, so nothing too demanding. Also I don't want to go another size up to sacrifice portability, otherwise this could've been a conversation about Onyx Studio.

This is useful. Thanks friend!

I got mine and eventually returned it so I can't test that, but I think yes it does.

If you're suggesting it's because they produce bad speakers, that's not necessarily the case, or not the only explanation. That could be down to poor marketing or the brand's presence in different regions. Take Peugeot for example. It's a major global car brand but it's absent in North America. Does it mean Peugeot is trash? You'd know they make decent cars if you've ever driven one elsewhere in the world.

I definitely see what you mean. Some of those picks especially in the top 10 are quite curious. And yes, shopping for a speaker based on reviews and video comparisons with all the variables and preferences involved is harder than shopping for pretty much anything else online. I ordered a Luna on sale. I love the looks already and will keep it if it sounds decent enough.

Oops, apologies -- I always have a ton of notifications and probably missed the Q. I returned mine purely because I needed a BT speaker for a series of gatherings at the time that never happened. In the absence of those events, I had little use for a Bluetooth speaker of any kind -- big or small -- and eventually decided to return my Luna. If I need a new speaker again though, I would probably broaden my search. I got a Soundcore Motion 300 for my dad (different needs and obviously less demanding ears) and I was very impressed by its power and clarity. The 300 and Luna are not exactly comparable products especially price wise -- but the 300 packed a lot of punch for its price whereas Luna delivered more crisp and clear vocals in my perception.

I started loving the luna more than before. My trick is using the samsung music dolby atmos function to enhance the treble which sometimes lacks on the luna to my ears. The go & play 3 is amazing, the battery life is a bit disappointing tho. I take the luna to work just to listen in the office. But when it comes to the go play 3 i love the bass, but i don't end up using it as much. Because sometimes i prefer something smaller indoors to take from a room to another. I use the soundlink max more, but the bass on the HK is another level.

Ofc, i will compare it to the bose flex , motion 300, harman luna, flip 6, charge 5, xsound plus 2 and will rate it based on that.

Currently my top ones are the bose flex 2nd gen, luna and motion 300. Kinda hard to choose, but flex 2 is currently my go 2.

Happens to me all the time, about the only thing I don’t like about it. The fabric is also a dust magnet lol.

Better in every way, the sound of the Luna is just so much more refined than the Flip. You won’t regret it.

I know they’re not in the same league at all but I prefer sound quality over portability and I’m home 90% of the time. If I’m travelling to far places, my 16” M3 MacBook or 12.9” iPad Pro usually do the job pretty well so no need for small portable speaker. If I do feel like bringing a speaker to an out of town trip, I drive anyway so I wanted a bigger unit that won’t compromise on sound quality too much and can still deliver great audio over larger spaces. The Luna sounds great, I love it, but I just needed a little more ‘oomph’. I’ve since given the Luna to my mom. I’ve always had a thing for the sound signature of HK, not overly analytical nor too boomy—though, some might disagree with my last statement, that’s okay this is subjective after all. For me, it sounds mostly flat but good clarity, separation, vocals are a bit more forward, and a hint of VERY PLEASANT WARMTH that makes long hours of listening very enjoyable. I’ve only had this for a few hours, might write a review in the future for those who are still on the fence about purchasing this. What I’ve noticed so far: - More than enough volume for my needs, never going past 50% on my iPhone. - Amazing build quality for the price. - Great audio quality, as expected from HK, price/performance ratio will always be king. - Quite heavy to be honest. - Exposed subwoofer doesn’t inspire confidence, then again, I’ve always used all of my wireless speakers on flat surfaces. Other things to note: I’m very disappointed with the fact that HK didn’t even bother with APTX adaptive or LDAC with this unit. I have a Samsung Z Flip 5 which I use exclusively as a portable audio player paired with my Sony WH1000XM5–the difference in audio quality between AAC/SBC vs LDAC on Android is very apparent. (I use Apple Music, all songs in lossless format) On iOS, though, AAC sounds particularly good, but I wish a better bluetooth audio protocol was integrated into the product. Just a bit of a letdown for a “flagship” model from the HK house. Yet to try hooking it up to my MBP via 3.5mm cable, tomorrow I’ll give it a shot. Sorry for the long post, tried my best to be objective and helpful. :) (Also, I bought it for like $290, cheapest I could find here in the Middle East)

The Luna is not the loudest compact BT speaker out there but it can definitely stand its ground considering the price and overall quality of the materials. Vocals sound a bit forward, clear and full, a touch of warmth as usual for HK speakers, you’re familiar with the tuning of HK so I’m sure you know what I mean haha. I just can’t bring myself to like the tuning of any JBL speaker, the Flip sounds so abhorrent to my ears, the exaggerated V profile is so… harsh. If you like warm, clear, and full sounding bluetooth speakers (and I’m sure you do) I suggest getting the Luna and it’s a great value too coz it’s always on sale. I think you won’t regret it. Besame Mucho/Love in Portofino by Andrea Bocelli sounds so satisfying and rich on the Luna—considering the price. Highly produced music like Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra or Disease don’t sound convoluted or congested either; the bass sounds rich and the highs are very crisp. Vocals sound full and it’s just a joy to use the Luna with every genre. It’s a very well-rounded unit but I think it definitely shines the most when listening to Bossa Nova, Jazz, Ballads, etc It still does a great job when it comes to POP and EDM. Very pleasant and non-fatiguing sound signature. Even at max volume we used it twice during camping but typical of small BT speakers, distortion does happen. Just not as much compared to JBLs or Bose units because I think HK did limit the volume on the Luna to minimise distortion at max volume which is a good thing. Battery life lasts me a great while at moderate volume like 60-70% as well.

I compared Bose SoundLink, Jbl charge 5, Jbl flip 6, Soundcore Motion X600, Klipsch Nashville and HK luna. I chose Luna from all. The best balanced sound for this price range. I found JBL highs to harsh, bose pretty good but not so open , Klipsch missing any lows, and Soundcore...I liked it but when I listened side by side with Luna...well..I ended up with Luna :)